July 22, 2014
10 Strategies to Leverage Your Firm’s IT Investment
Technology is embedded in every area of your firm, and leveraging IT investment is key to business success. Here are 10 strategies to help your firm maximize its IT investment.
July 21, 2014
The “Magic Bullet” for Accounting Firms
We are on the road to healthy eating, starting with the recent purchase of a Magic Bullet, a high-powered blender that pulverizes fruits and vegetables into a really gross-looking liquid. We’ve been putting in spinach, kale or carrots, plus any kind of fruit – melon, berries and bananas – and in just 30 seconds, we’re…
July 21, 2014
Attracting and Recruiting a New Generation of Accountants
In order to continue the long-term success of an accounting practice, it’s crucial for CPAs to invest in the screening, interviewing and relationship development with up and coming accounting professionals. As the class of 2014 just received their diplomas, there is a host of fresh talent equipped with technology experience, new ideas and the drive…
July 18, 2014
Professionals on the Move – July 18, 2014
A weekly roundup of professionals in the tax and accounting profession that have changed jobs and/or been promoted.
July 18, 2014
California Sees Increase in Productivity, Decrease in Jobs
Manufacturing jobs in California have decreased dramatically -- 40% of them gone in less than 25 years -- but productivity in the state is leading the nation.
July 17, 2014
Thomson Reuters Releases 2014-2015 Tax Planning Guide
Thomson Reuters has released the 2014-2015 edition of the Tax Planning Guide, which accountants, lawyers, tax professionals, and financial advisors distribute to clients and prospects.
July 17, 2014
ZenPayroll Debuts New Personal Notes Feature
Cloud payroll services provider ZenPayroll has introduced a new feature that makes it easy for employers to add a special, customized note to employees' pay stubs.
July 16, 2014
AICPA Announces 2014 Leadership Academy Class
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has announced their selection of the 2014 Leadership Academy class. The group of 38 rising stars in the accounting profession will participate in the 6thannual Leadership Academy in Durham, N.C. this fall.
July 16, 2014
Accounting Firm BerryDunn Adds New Principals
Portland, Maine-based accounting firm BerryDunn has added four new principals: Ed Daranyi, Julie Keim, Chad Snow, and Seth Webber. Their promotions recognize excellence in client service, staff development, and leadership in their respective practice areas. Additionally, Frank O’Shea was re-elected to the firm’s Management Committee.
July 16, 2014
Mississippi CPA Receives Public Service Award
Managing to combine a life of service and a life of business resulted in a Natchez resident receiving statewide recognition for his dedicated service.
July 16, 2014
New Hampshire Enacts Paycheck Fairness Act
The N.H. Paycheck Fairness Act, or Senate Bill 207, eliminates loopholes, increases wage transparency and ensures workers have the resources to earn a fair and equal paycheck without fear of retaliation.
July 15, 2014
Whether You Think You Can, or Think You Can’t … You’re Right
A famous Henry Ford quote, “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t – you’re right,” emphasizes how much attitude determines success or failure.